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Bangui - The mayor of Bangui, Catherine Samba-Panza, was on Monday elected interim president of the Central African Republic tasked with restoring peace to the country torn by sectarian bloodshed. More than a million people have been forced from their homes due to internecine strife in recent months after the coup which ended democratic rule.

Samba-Panza was elected in a second-round vote by the transitional parliament, securing 75 votes against 53 for Desire Kolingba, the son of a former Central African president.

Cheers broke out in the assembly as the result was announced, with lawmakers singing the national anthem in celebration.

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